Following its recent ‘Welcome Home’ launch event, Apple is now gearing up to introduce another set of products, and media invites have been sent out for a ‘Special Apple Experience’ in Los Angeles carrying a tagline ‘Pro and Tell’. The poster reveals the event will take place on the 28th of October 2026, where New MacBook Pro models, an updated iMac, and the iPad mini 8 are expected to be part of the event.
Read more about it below.
Apple ‘Pro and Tell’ – Announcement and Media Experience Details
As per the shared invite, Apple’s upcoming media experience will begin at 10:00 AM PT in Los Angeles on the 28th of October 2026, which translates to 10:30 PM IST on the same day.
Speaking more, pre-orders are expected to begin on the 28th of October, while open sales could start on the 6th of November 2026.
Apple ‘Pro and Tell’ – Expected Products
Looking into the expected launches, OLED MacBook Pro models in 14″ and 16″ sizes could be introduced. These upcoming devices are tipped to feature OLED touchscreen displays, with Dynamic Island replacing the display notch, a reinforced hinge to reduce screen movement during touch input. Along with this both are expected to come with a lighter design, while the screen sizes are said to remain unchanged.
Additionally, the OLED models are expected to retain the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips and could be positioned above the existing MacBook Pro models. Pricing is also expected to be high due to due to the OLED panels and touchscreen hardware.
Both an entry-level 14″ MacBook Pro and 24″ iMac are also expected to arrive with the M6 chip. However, no major changes to its external design have been tipped.
Speaking of the iPad mini 8, this upcoming tablet is expected to feature an OLED display and Apple’s A20 Pro chip. A redesigned vibration-based speaker system without speaker holes has also been tipped, along with improved water resistance and a possible IP rating.
Additionally, its front camera is said to be repositioned to the landscape edge. The display refresh rate remains unclear for now, with both a 60Hz panel and 120Hz ProMotion being mentioned as possibilities.
About its pricing, the iPad mini 8 could cost around USD 200 more than the current model’s USD 599 price tag. However, official pricing and specifications remain to be announced.
While the media experience has been scheduled, the expected product lineup and features are still based on rumours and reports. More details can be expected as the announcement date approaches.
Stay tuned for more updates.
